Legal Assistant - Litigation/Trust & Estates

Lippes Mathias LLP • City of Albany, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, and organized legal assistant to join our team and support attorneys in multiple practice areas. The ideal candidate would have a positive team player outlook and eagerness to learn new challenges. If you are looking to take your administrative skills to the next level, this could be the opportunity for you. You must be highly organized and extremely attentive to details—especially with proofreading your own and other’s written documents.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a legal assistant
• Accurate typing speed of 60+ wpm required
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Reliable attendance
• Experience with editing, proofreading, revising, and drafting documents
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce high quality work product

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars
• Recording attorney time and maintaining attorney emails
• Create/maintain electronic file directories
• Prepare memoranda for opening new matters
• Assist in the formatting/drafting of legal documents
• Set up meetings by conference call, Zoom, Microsoft Teams or other platforms
• Transcribe dictations and proofread documents
• Prepare and send out transmittal letters
• Finalize estate planning documents and assist with Will signings
• Perform general office duties as required

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Year-end bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental & vision, beginning your first month
• Immediate eligibility for 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Paid parental leave
• Long-term disability (firm-paid)
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Firm-arranged parking (for downtown locations)
• Complimentary snacks and beverages in the break room

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree